Author name: Umar Idris Shuaibu

The immediate past Governor of Kano State and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, has visited Kano on a condolence mission to sympathize with families who recently lost their loved ones. Dr. Ganduje began his visits at Fagge, where he condoled with the family of late Hajiya Sama, wife of Hon. Alibaba Fagge, a former Special Adviser on Religious Affairs. He proceeded to Gwammaja in Dala Local Government Area to commiserate with the family of late Alhaji Baba Sharubutu’s mother. Read Also: Yilwatda, Ganduje, Gbajabiamila, Barau Witness Defection of Two Kano NNPP Lawmakers to APC The condolence train moved next to Kofar Nassarawa, where he paid respects to the family of late Alhaji Umar Barau Mai Wake. Dr. Ganduje was accompanied by former Kano deputy governorship candidate, His Excellency Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, Member of the House of Representatives for Kano Municipal, Engr. Sagir Koki, Elder Alhaji Lawan Garba Funtua, and other notable personalities. Special prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to grant them eternal rest and give their families the fortitude to bear the loss.

The Kabuga Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has inducted 132 new graduate engineers into its fold, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering professionals. The induction ceremony took place today at the Convocation Arena of Bayero University Kano, attracting key stakeholders from across the engineering sector. Speaking after the event, Engr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Maimaje praised the Kabuga Branch for its consistent effort in mentoring young engineers, particularly those newly graduating from universities. Read Also: Engineers Urged to Harness Northwest Biomass as COREN Demands Certified Leadership He urged the inductees to remain steadfast in the ethics of the profession, emphasizing integrity, focus, and dedication as essential qualities for building trust and competence. “There is a need for the inductees to remain focused, dedicated, and truthful to their clients. These are core ethics they must always uphold,” he said. Engr. Maimaje noted that the branch’s commitment aligns with the larger mission of the NSE to develop skilled and responsible engineers capable of sustaining and advancing the profession. In his remarks, the newly elected 5th Chairman of the Kabuga Branch, Engr. Gambo Haruna Yunusa, assured members that his administration will prioritize welfare, capacity building, and professional growth. He unveiled plans to introduce new development programmes—especially around emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence—to equip members with cutting-edge skills for future challenges. Engr. Yunusa also pledged to double the branch’s membership through strategic outreach, strengthen mentoring activities for students and young engineers, and continue implementing community-benefiting engineering projects. “Our focus will be on members’ welfare, membership growth and participation, technical advancement, and capacity building,” he stated. The NSE Kabuga Branch reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young engineers while expanding its impact within both the profession and the wider community.

The Police have interrogated Alwan Hassan over allegations that Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and his Deputy, Barau I. Jibrin, received a $10 million bribe to stop the confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Alwan, speaking in Kano last week, alleged that key players in the power sector bribed the two presiding officers to block Ramat’s confirmation. “As usual, Nigerians must enjoy the services they pay for. In doing that, the Gencos and Discos became jittery. There is a strong allegation that the Gencos and Discos, the players in the industry, bribed Akpabio and Barau $10 million to subvert his confirmation,” he claimed. Read Also: The Power of Innuendo: Inside Dan’uwa Rano’s “Letter of Malam Imalu” and the Role of Subtle Truth in Journalism Police sources confirmed that Alwan was invited to provide further details, including those involved and the circumstances of the alleged payment. “It is based on the allegation against the President of the Senate and his Deputy. Let him expatiate further on the allegations — who are the industry players; when and where the money was given? Let him furnish us with all this information,” the source said. The Senate had earlier dismissed the allegation as false and malicious. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the suspension of Ramat’s confirmation was due to several public and private petitions filed against him. “The Senate is statutorily bound to pause consideration of any nominee facing serious public petitions or controversies. Many nominees in the past have been stepped down for similar reasons. Mr. Ramat’s case is no exception,” he said. Adaramodu added that the National Assembly would not allow its integrity to be undermined. “We will engage Mr. Alwan in court to provide Nigerians with evidence to support his assertions,” he stated.